Pond No. 3

UNNAMED POND· Hernando, Florida· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Pond No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 79.9% in FL)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area115 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDFL83467

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

FLORIDA CRUSHED STONE CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pond No. 3?

Pond No. 3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Pond No. 3?

Pond No. 3 is owned by FLORIDA CRUSHED STONE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pond No. 3?

Pond No. 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pond No. 3?

Pond No. 3 has a dam height of 40 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.